Body paragraph #1
Body paragraph #2
Body paragraph #3
Closing paragraph
Respectfully, (Regards, Sincerely, etc)
signature
Now, the lead, body, and closing paragraphs really make up a 5 paragraph opinion essay.
Here's an embedded powerpoint, 5 paragraph essay explained by Spiderman:
Thesis- a statement that includes your topic, and your opinion on the topic (which is arguable, ie. someone can have a different opinion and argue with you).
Here is a link that explains this statement more thoroughly.How to write a thesis statement and another...thesis statements. Also, you can google "thesis statements" to get youtube many video examples and explanations.
Preview of your arguments- You need to focus the readers' minds on not only your opinion, but your reasons for it. So, you preview what is coming up in the body of your essay.
Example lead paragraph:
Ross Lake is potentially a hot tourist spot for northern Manitoba. It could have sun bathers on a beach, bicycle riders on a bike path around it, and wake boarding on the lake. All it needs is to be cleaned up and developed, coupled with creative marketing on the part of The City of Fllin Flon.
Note: The first sentence is the thesis, the last is the preview of what is to come in the letter/essay. Here is a link to explain the lead paragraph in another way, with another example.
Body Paragraphs- These are your 3 arguments, one paragraph for each argument. They all follow the same pattern, which is:
Topic sentence- Start with a transition word (see link below for transition words), then clearly state your first argument. Example: First, the lake would need to be cleaned up.
Detail #1
Support/elaboration/evidence
Detail #2
support/elaboration/evidence
Detail #3
support/elaboration/evidence
Transition word, Closing sentence- Restates your topic sentence but in different words, and makes it sound like you've finished talking about that part.
Example body paragraph: First, the lake would need to be cleaned up. The city needs to spend money dredging the bottom. Nobody likes to touch a gooey mess with their bare feet. Perhaps a community group could get together to pick up the garbage and cut back the bushes. If it looks like we care, people will respect the area more. The shoreline would need to be cleaned and cleared. If we don't have an area for people to set down their towels and picnic baskets, nobody will use it. If the lake and area isn't cleaned, there's no point in even trying to create this local attraction. Once that's done, the area needs to be developed so it is attractive to tourists. We could install one long dock and a couple floating docks........etc. Finally, the city has to be really creative in marketing the area. They could create advertisements to put in ........etc.
Closing Paragraph- restates the thesis in different words, reviews the 3 arguments, and calls for action.
Here's a powerpoint to help with the concluding paragraph:
Who knows? Even though our parents polluted Ross Lake, maybe our generation can turn it into something that is not only beautiful, but an asset to the city as a money making tourist attraction. It only needs to be cleaned up, developed, and marketed properly. Anyone interested in pursuing this venture, take the time to write to city hall and express your views. If we all work together, we may have a second industry for our town.
So, now, the assignment after Word Power was to write a letter to the editor about something you care about in our town, our country, our world. It doesn't have to be negative, it could be compliments on something, such as the new skateboard park. The important thing is that it is organized properly with: Thesis statement in lead paragraph 3 body paragraphs with topic sentences, details, support and closing sentences Concluding paragraph
Don't forget to do the map first (handout, or online then print- persuasive essay map), revise, and proofread for errors.
This is a major assignment worth a fair amount of marks. Here's the rubric:
Letter to the Editor- Rubric
/2 Letter format
/2 Conventions
/2 Use of transition words
/2 Level of language (word choice, professionalism, complex sentences)
/3 Paragraph 1- “Thesis” -Introduction of issue- clear and to the point, preview of arguments
/5 Paragraph 2- Topic sentence, detailed explanation, proof, examples of opinion, closing sentence
/5 Paragraph 3- Topic sentence, detailed explanation, proof, examples of opinion, closing sentence
/5 Paragraph 4- Topic sentence, detailed explanation, proof, examples of opinion, closing sentence
/3 Paragraph 5- Review thesis and 3 arguments, call for action?
/1 Voice- passion, energy
Total /30
First, do the assignment p. 107-110
Second,
Letter to the editor format looks like this:
Dear Editor,
Lead paragraph
Body paragraph #1
Body paragraph #2
Body paragraph #3
Closing paragraph
Respectfully, (Regards, Sincerely, etc)
signature
Now, the lead, body, and closing paragraphs really make up a 5 paragraph opinion essay.
Here's an embedded powerpoint, 5 paragraph essay explained by Spiderman:
Here is the breakdown of each part:
Lead paragraph- includes the thesis, and a preview of your 3 arguments.
Here's an embedded document to explain the lead paragraph:
Thesis- a statement that includes your topic, and your opinion on the topic (which is arguable, ie. someone can have a different opinion and argue with you).
Here is a link that explains this statement more thoroughly.How to write a thesis statement and another...thesis statements. Also, you can google "thesis statements" to get youtube many video examples and explanations.
Preview of your arguments- You need to focus the readers' minds on not only your opinion, but your reasons for it. So, you preview what is coming up in the body of your essay.
Example lead paragraph:
Ross Lake is potentially a hot tourist spot for northern Manitoba. It could have sun bathers on a beach, bicycle riders on a bike path around it, and wake boarding on the lake. All it needs is to be cleaned up and developed, coupled with creative marketing on the part of The City of Fllin Flon.
Note: The first sentence is the thesis, the last is the preview of what is to come in the letter/essay. Here is a link to explain the lead paragraph in another way, with another example.
Body Paragraphs- These are your 3 arguments, one paragraph for each argument. They all follow the same pattern, which is:
Topic sentence- Start with a transition word (see link below for transition words), then clearly state your first argument. Example: First, the lake would need to be cleaned up.
Detail #1
Support/elaboration/evidence
Detail #2
support/elaboration/evidence
Detail #3
support/elaboration/evidence
Transition word, Closing sentence- Restates your topic sentence but in different words, and makes it sound like you've finished talking about that part.
Example body paragraph:
First, the lake would need to be cleaned up. The city needs to spend money dredging the bottom. Nobody likes to touch a gooey mess with their bare feet. Perhaps a community group could get together to pick up the garbage and cut back the bushes. If it looks like we care, people will respect the area more. The shoreline would need to be cleaned and cleared. If we don't have an area for people to set down their towels and picnic baskets, nobody will use it. If the lake and area isn't cleaned, there's no point in even trying to create this local attraction.
Once that's done, the area needs to be developed so it is attractive to tourists. We could install one long dock and a couple floating docks........etc.
Finally, the city has to be really creative in marketing the area. They could create advertisements to put in ........etc.
Closing Paragraph- restates the thesis in different words, reviews the 3 arguments, and calls for action.
Here's a powerpoint to help with the concluding paragraph:
Example closing paragraph:
Who knows? Even though our parents polluted Ross Lake, maybe our generation can turn it into something that is not only beautiful, but an asset to the city as a money making tourist attraction. It only needs to be cleaned up, developed, and marketed properly. Anyone interested in pursuing this venture, take the time to write to city hall and express your views. If we all work together, we may have a second industry for our town.
Transition words link:
So, now, the assignment after Word Power was to write a letter to the editor about something you care about in our town, our country, our world. It doesn't have to be negative, it could be compliments on something, such as the new skateboard park. The important thing is that it is organized properly with:
Thesis statement in lead paragraph
3 body paragraphs with topic sentences, details, support and closing sentences
Concluding paragraph
Don't forget to do the map first (handout, or online then print- persuasive essay map), revise, and proofread for errors.
This is a major assignment worth a fair amount of marks. Here's the rubric:
Letter to the Editor- Rubric
/2 Letter format
/2 Conventions
/2 Use of transition words
/2 Level of language (word choice, professionalism, complex sentences)
/3 Paragraph 1- “Thesis” -Introduction of issue- clear and to the point, preview of arguments
/5 Paragraph 2- Topic sentence, detailed explanation, proof, examples of opinion, closing sentence
/5 Paragraph 3- Topic sentence, detailed explanation, proof, examples of opinion, closing sentence
/5 Paragraph 4- Topic sentence, detailed explanation, proof, examples of opinion, closing sentence
/3 Paragraph 5- Review thesis and 3 arguments, call for action?
/1 Voice- passion, energy
Total /30